Best Festive Cocktail Recipes For The Holidays
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12 Festive Boozy Drinks That'll Have You Feelin' Just Pine This Christmas

Gingerbread eggnog anyone?

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12 Festive Boozy Drinks That'll Have You Feelin' Just Pine This Christmas

It's that time of year again, the time for ugly Christmas sweater parties and Secret Santa gift exchanges. You simply can't show up to these events without some form of food or beverage. If you're like me and are HORRIBLE at cooking, boozy beverages are a great alternative! Plus, they will liven up the party in a timely fashion, which is never a bad thing.

1. Gingerbread Eggnog

Regular eggnog is so boring. Spice it up by adding your favorite rum, cognac or bourbon to the mix. If gingerbread isn't your thing, you can always do it without.

Get the recipe from The Spruce Eats.

2. Peppermint Martinis

Vodka and candy-canes are the vibe you'll get from this one. You might need this to endure the whole day with your family.

Get the recipe from A Spicy Perspective.

3. Cranberry Mimosas

We all love mimosas, so why not make them festive? Orange juice isn't very "holiday-esque" so exchanging that for cranberry juice is the perfect alternative.

Get the recipe from The Blond Cook.

4. Spiked Hot Chocolate

I couldn't make this list without adding hot chocolate in some form. There are so many ways to spike your hot cocoa, so choose your favorite liquor and just go with it.

Get the recipe from Tasty.

5. White Christmas Margarita

For this recipe, all you'll need is your regular margarita ingredients plus a huge selection of coconut flavored things. This includes coconut water, coconut milk, coconut rum - add as much coconut as you can! Tequila is a sure-fire way to get the party started.

Get the recipe from Delish.

6. Sugar Cookie Martini

We love a good drink inspired by a cookie and this one is perfect for the season. All you need is vanilla vodka, amaretto, spiced simple syrup, and some Bailey's Irish cream. It's a heavy one, but it's delicious.

Get the recipe from 3 Yummy Tummies

7. Cranberry Sangria

Sangria is delicious as it is but making it cranberry-based is even better. Vodka-crans just won't do it anymore.

Get the recipe from MyRecipes.

8. Holiday Mule

Who doesn't love a good Moscow Mule? Add cranberry (of course) and rosemary to your regular mules for that extra boost. Make sure you serve them in an actual mule cup, though. For all of our sakes.

Get the recipe from Home Sweet Jones.

9. Drinks In Ornaments

This might not be a drink per se, but it's a great presentation idea for any cocktail that you choose. Find ornaments, take off the tops, and fill them with something delicious. Your audience will love taking shots out of a Christmas decoration!

10. Apple Pie Cocktail

Apple is another common holiday flavor, so it's another easy way to make a drink festive. Fireball, vanilla vodka, and apple juice are a really easy and delicious combo to make this happen.

Get the recipe from Miss In The Kitchen.

11. Hot Toddies.

If you still haven't tried a hot toddy, you're missing out. It's warm, it's delicious... and it's whiskey.

Get the recipe from Epicurious.

12. White Russian

White Russians are great, they're basically milkshakes. You can add some flare to them by adding peppermint, caramel, or whatever other holiday flavors you're into.

Get the recipe from Drizly.

Now, it's impossible for you to show up at the party without a beverage. Then again, you can always make these at home for the fam, with your roomies, or simply by yourself while you watch movies. It's December, you can be drunk whenever you please!

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